Robin: Ed and I moved back to my native Indiana in the spring of 2022, but before that we’d lived several years in places (South Florida and Costa Rica) that don’t really get an autumn, and I missed that season most of all. I did my best to enjoy pretending to cycle through the four…
Vegetarian
Spinach Pie
Ed: For me as a South American man, this is a real comfort food. You could say It’s just a simple savory pastry, and it is, but for me this delicious baked spinach pie is a memory attached to my soul. As a child in Lima, Peru, one of my favorite lunches or substantial snacks was what…
Spaghetti Squash a la Mexicana
Robin: The other day at work I overheard part of a conversation. One women made a comment that went something like, “Spaghetti squash? Yeah, I’ve had it, and it doesn’t fool me!” I had to smile, because I don’t think that spaghetti squash intends to actually fool much of anyone. Yes, its long strands can…
Fresh Pineapple and Bean Salsa
(c) Ed Valdizan Ed: This is a funtastic, refreshing salsa for when you have the craving for something savory and sweet, cool, and delicious, but with relatively few calories and plenty of fiber. I am so happy to share the recipe with you because I know that you will enjoy preparing this pineapple and black…
Basic Cream of Vegetable Soup
You can forget the canned stuff—you can easily make your own healthful, creamy soup with this recipe and the fresh veggies of your choice.
Hearts of Palm Ceviche (Ceviche de Palmitos)
An exquisitely fresh ceviche salad made entirely from ingredients of vegetable origin: canned hearts of palm, celery, hot peppers, ginger, herbs, and fresh lime juice.
Zucchini and Pepper Salad
Fresh, colorful, make-ahead zucchini and bell pepper salad with a vinegar-and-sugar dressing that practically shouts, “Summer!”